Yves Saint Laurent 2015 EDP

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Black Opium Swarovski Edition

by Nathalie Lorson , Marie Salamagne , Olivier Cresp , Honorine Blanc

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Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Swarovski Edition is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, and Honorine Blanc. Black Opium Swarovski Edition opens with Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper, and Pear, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Coffee, Licorice, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium Swarovski Edition carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a crowd-pleaser, no doubt. If you like your vanilla sweet, gourmand, and with a kick of coffee, Black Opium is probably already on your dresser. It's not groundbreaking but it's reliably good.
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Black Opium Swarovski Edition Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on woody, sweet and white floral - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet and warm gourmand profile makes it perfect for date nights and casual outings, offering a seductive yet comforting aura. While it has some versatility, its richness and potential for strong sillage mean it's less suited for office or active wear where subtlety is key.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Black Opium bursts forth with a juicy pear and bright orange blossom opening, quickly making way for a heart of rich, dark coffee and creamy almond, softened by a whisper of jasmine. The dry down is a warm, enveloping cloud of vanilla and cashmeran, grounded by earthy patchouli and a touch of cedar. Think cosy nights and sweet indulgence.

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